Allison Linden
Is Montessori School Right for Your Child?
My husband and I toured traditional, church, and Montessori preschools when we decided it was time for our daughter to start school. They all...
4 Local Activities for Your Little Ones Who Are Not Yet in School
With school starting this month, my child's status as a stay-at-home child will come to an end. She will be starting preschool for the...
3 Mindsets to Keep You Exercising
Everyone knows physical fitness is important, but sometimes exercising seems daunting. You have to find the time, the energy, and the motivation. When you...
My First Mammogram
I was sitting in my family doctor's office for my yearly visit.
"Have you had a mammogram yet?" she asked.
Oh boy.
"Um, no, not yet," I...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Elmwood Roy Lynch Park
When we're in the downtown Columbia area and want to play, one of our favorite places for some outside time is Historic Elmwood Roy...
Two Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
My four-year-old LOVES Halloween. She has been practicing "Trick-or-Treat" the entire month of October by knocking on various doors in our house while holding...
A Letter to My Second Child
My Sweet Second Child,
You have had a much different life than your sister. Your father and I gave her almost 100% of our attention...
Making Paper Wallets :: A Fun Craft for Kids!
Recently my daughter and I were scrolling Instagram for crafts when we spotted one that was easy, cute, and actually useful - paper wallets....
5 Simple Tips for Creating a Backyard Summer Party
Summer time is a great time for kids to have a break from school, explore the outdoors, go swimming, and so much more! But...
Columbia Mom EATS :: Laura’s Tea Room
A friend of mine recently turned 40 and decided to celebrate with high tea at Laura's Tea Room. This was my first time having...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Virginia Hylton Park
Virginia Hylton Park, located in downtown Lexington, is my favorite outdoor place to play in Lexington. We enjoy playing there so much that I...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Gibson Pond Park
Sometimes when the weather is nice, my family likes to have a little picnic. One of our favorite picnic spots is Gibson Pond Park...
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Celebrating Mister Rogers
When I was a little kid, I loved watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. I loved the puppets and used to think about how fun it...
Columbia Mom EATS :: BOHO Pizza and Brew
My daughter and I LOVE pizza, so when I heard about BOHO Pizza and Brew I knew we had to check it out. We...


















